Trader Joe’s near the top of latest Consumer Reports rankings

Wegmans tops the list of favorite supermarkets ranked by readers of Consumer Reports, with a score of 88 on a scale of 100. Trader Joe’s, which will open its first Capital Region store later this spring, came in second, with a score of 86, topping third-pace Publix at 85.

Neither Wegmans nor Publix has stores locally. Among stores with a local presence, Hannaford scored a 79, while Aldi, Target sand ShopRite each scored a 78. Price Chopper scored 76, while Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club each scored 75. Wal-Mart Supercenters came in next to last with a score of 69, topping only Pathmark, which scored 68.